Home Purchase Problem | HOA fining me for political sign

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

HOA fining me for political sign. I've been dealing with this for about 15 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have been in this property for 6 years. My monthly rent is $3,694. I have a written lease.

Should I hire a lawyer for this or try to handle it myself?

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services honestly.